ShaktiMat Classic Acupressure Mat, Light Intensity in Yellow, Relieves Stress & Tension, Promotes Relaxation & Focus | Similar to Acupuncture, No Needles Required | FSA/HSA Eligible

Great product, well made, amazing values abs mission as a business. Just getting used to it but managed 20 mins with bare skin on day one, slept like a baby 🙂 looking forward to continuing with it. Be warned, it’s sharp! It’s a challenging practice but doable I think…..

I am addicted to this. I bought the beginning level (yellow) and the pillow. The initial pain was minimal and went away after a minute or two. I wear a t-shirt. After 10 minutes I find I need to adjust my position because it has release so much tension and stiffness that I can stretch out even more. After 20 minutes I am so relaxed that I don't want to get up. It has reduced hip, leg, and back pain. I noticed improvement after one use. I look forward to using it everyday. I believe I walk straighter. I recommend this to everyone. .

Laying on this mat for 20+ minutes in the morning and before bed releases muscles that haven’t relaxed in 10 years. I lay on my back and sit on it; I’ve stood on it (can’t do it for more than a few minutes); I’ve laid on my stomach; and given both hips and thighs some love, too. I find this mat to be magical. If it’s placebo, I don’t care and don’t want to know. I love feeling better.

I came across an epic Instagram and, given my interest in mindfulness, decided to give it a shot. The Shakti mat arrived in the afternoon, I laid it out on the laminate floor, stripped off my shirt, and dived right in. Initially, the spikes were moderately/severely uncomfortable, but not quite painful. Confirming what the video had indicated, I felt like getting off the mat as I thought I was bleeding. After a few minutes, the initial discomfort subsided, and I sensed my body submitting, allowing me to fully commit my weight to the mat. With a bit more time, my back warmed up, and the fists I made loosened and my shoulders relaxed onto the mat. Resistance faded away, and I found myself breathing deeply, entering a state of profound meditation. I observed what appeared to be a bee on a flower gathering pollen, saw the outline of a naked woman with curves, and envisioned a vivid green oil painting of trees/bushes with red fruits. Notably, I also experienced an itchy nose! I After my alarm rang (20 minutes), I got onto my bed and drifted off into a nap with drool on my pillow before realising I was still working from home and promptly logged back on :D As someone inherently mindful and creative, this experience elevated those qualities to the next level. I look forward to my next session tomorrow . A valuable tip is to refrain from any movement once you lie down, as the sensation of the spikes is in the background at all times, and any movement can intensify the moderate/severe discomfort. Listening to meditation music enhances the overall zen ambiance. Despite the higher cost, I didn't mind investing in the Shakti mat, as I'm enthusiastic about supporting its ethical production practices and contributions to local charities. The Yogis were right, you can't enjoy pleasure without some pain.

I started with a shirt on... now I can go shirtless, but it takes a lot of practice. Everyone's pain tolerance is different. My wife could do it no problem with a paper thin (sleeping shirt) shirt from the getgo. It's great on the feet if you are sitting and apply pressure to the mat. Also good for the back of the neck if you roll it up. I'm glad I got this one and not the normal one as I probably wouldn't have been able to take it. Just remember we're each built differently and what works for someone may not work for another.